The old days of computing asked us to be content with computers that uttered no sound except the occasional “beep,” printers that made more noise than a cat using a scratching post, and monitors that offered either an orange or green glow.

Fortunately, all that is history, and we may now bask in the glow of our high resolution monitors which offer us life-like images on a daily basis. We no longer squint at fuzzy displays, but instead, enjoy almost seamless animation on many websites. These images are simply a mass of barely visible dots, also known as pixels.

“antique” Nvidia GeForce2 MX

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Hard Drive Size - Why It’s Important

The hard drive disk of a computer is the primary storage device of the computer. It is a non-removable device that retains all the information when the computer is turned off. A fast hard drive supplies the computer with data as soon as it is needed. Hard drives are measured in Gigabytes (GB) and the larger the number, the bigger the computer storage capacity. When seeking to purchase a new home computer or laptop, it is important to understand how the hard drive works with your computer and how much storage capacity you will need.

When saving information on your computer, the application is recorded on a magnetic platter inside the hard drive. Most hard drives have several platters that allow them to spin up to 15,000 times per minute. The amount of hard drive space the computer has will affect how much data can be saved. The data on a hard drive can be deleted or erased from the memory at any time and does not need a constant power supply to save the information.

HDD platters

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65k colors, 1.3 mega pixel, 128×128 pixel? What do all these phrases mean? Well, they describe some of the specifications for your cellphone camera or screen. Although the cellphone was originally designed as a communication device that people can carry with them wherever they go, it is one product that has seen constant upgrades in features. In fact, many phones nowadays come equipped with a full-colored screen and built-in camera function. It seems people love taking pictures, so fusing two products into one seems like a genius plan. The reality is that, no matter how good cellphone cameras are now, nothing beats the real thing. The difference here is the lens that comes with a cellphone camera and a real digital camera. If you want high quality pictures, then you should rely on a separate camera device, but if you just want a camera to snap those hilarious Kodak moments, then a decent cellphone camera should suffice.

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